For instance, if you have to eat pasta, choose whole-grain or bean pasta and then use only small
quantity as much as possible. In its place, you can increase your green veggies such as lettuce, kale,
spinach as well as onions, mushroom, and tomatoes. As much as you can, avoid those that have white
flour as the main ingredient.
Food items that undergo refining are substantially deficient in nutrients. While you can see food
products carrying the labels “enriched” or “fortified”, they are still deficient in nutrients and the
enrichment and fortification are only about ten percent (10%) that usually comes from adding synthetic
vitamins and minerals.
Clearly, your food choice matters in losing weight. Choose food items that are as close to their natural
condition as possible to enjoy healthy weight loss.
Not All Whole Food is Healthy
Nevertheless, you should also be aware that not all whole-grain food is healthy. There are those that
involve processing already stripping them of their nutrients and health benefits. For instance, whole
grain cereals have already lost most of their nutritional value from processing, as well as finely ground
whole wheat.
Following this, if you are to buy your oatmeal, avoid the instant variety as they no longer contain the
nutritional value associated with oats. To avoid cooking, you can soak your oats for a certain number of
hours before consumption.
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Relationship between Fats from Unhealthy Carbs and Your Waistline
Do you know that the surefire way to become obese is to eat food that is a mixture of fats, sugar, and
starch or flour? Fats stimulate the appetite. The more you eat fatty food, the more you will crave for it.
The thing is the body is quick to convert these fats from food into body fat. Unnecessary fats in the
body become your excess weight and your health risk.
Unnecessary fats mixed with blood sugar are dangerous. Not only will this combination result with
excessive weight gain, it will also interfere with the normal functions of your body systems. This
interruption, in turn, has a negative impact on your otherwise normal health condition. This is the
reason obesity has become the top health problem in the country. Most people are addicted to food
rich in fats and refined carbohydrates.
Consume Raw Fruits and Vegetables
To curb your addiction to fatty food and those loaded with refined carbs, turn your sweet tooth to
consuming raw fruits and vegetables, as Dr. Fuhrman
suggests. They can give your body the highest level
of protection against diseases, specifically cancers.
In fact, you can say that raw fruits and vegetables
are the best anti-cancer diet that can help you lose
your excess weight fast and safely.
Here is the recommendation of Dr. Fuhrman to get
maximum health benefits from your diet: it should consist of huge amount of raw food, next in line are
cooked food items or ingredients with lesser caloric density, and then last in the hierarchy are calorierich
cooked starchy veggies and grains. Choose healthy cooking method as well, such as boiling or
broiling, and avoid using oil as it can inhibit your weight loss.
Fiber’s Role
Fiber is an important element in the health equation, as it is vital to your nutrition. Food enriched with
fiber allows you to lose weight and protects your body against cancer and heart diseases. It is also
crucial that you source your fiber from fruits and vegetables, whole grains, beans, and raw nuts and
seeds to experience the best health benefits. Again, it is a matter of food choice.
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From numerous studies, you will find that fiber is a necessary component in losing weight and
preventing diseases. Food items that cause diseases have a common denominator: they are deficient in
fiber. Therefore, you may conclude that if you increase your intake of fiber-rich food, especially raw and
natural food, you can expect to drop the pounds and live a longer life altogether.